In remarks delivered on May 26, 2026, at the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission or SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins expressly invited public input on how the Commission should improve and modernize the IPO process. The remarks indicate that the Commission is prepared to consider whether long-standing rules governing offering communications, routes to the public markets, and disclosure obligations continue to serve capital formation efficiently in the current market environment.